How did you get involved in gymnastics: My grandfather's great desire was to enroll my father into gymnastics but they weren't really financially able, so they thought it would be a great idea to enter both my sister and I into the sport and it just clicked from there.
Favorite thing about gymnastics: I love the challenging aspect of it. There is always a risk and always a something to overcome which keeps the sport enticing.
What are your goals for gymnastics?: My goals for gymnastics are to win an NCAA championship for the University of Iowa.
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Ana and Luis Castillo
Names of sibling(s): Hanna Castillo
Family members in sports: My father did sports such as karate and baseball, my sister is a gymnast as well, and my mother was a contemporary dancer.
Interests Outside the Gym
Favorite school subject: Psychology for sure.
Hobbies or favorite activities: Singing and writing.
Favorite music: A little bit of every genre, but band would be for sure, My Chemical Romance
Favorite book(s): Witch and Wizard Series by James Patterson
Favorite movie(s): X-Men Origins, London Has Fallen, or pretty much anything patriotic.
Favorite TV show(s): Impractical Jokers
Favorite Food: Sushi and Burgers
National Competition Results
2019
Women's Junior Olympic National Championships, Indianapolis, Ind. -
4th-VT(T) (Sr. C)
2018
Nastia Liukin Cup, Hoffman Estates, Ill. -
10th-AA
2016
Women's Junior Olympic National Championships, Fort Worth, Texas -
6th-FX(T) (Jr. B)
